Do Porsche Boxsters have IMS problems?
Boxsters, Caymans and 911s from MY1997 to MY2008 are all at risk of IMS bearing failure, with the exception of Turbo, GT2 and GT3 models. In short, if you own or are planning to buy one of the models with the weaker bearing used from 2000 to late 2005, you need to be aware of the potential for problems.
How much does a Porsche Boxster IMS replacement cost?
Porsche Boxster 986 Single Row Pro IMS Bearing Replacement – £1,249 Single Row Pro IMS Bearing Replacement & £1,449 Single Row Pro IMS Bearing Replacement – £1,349 Add £75+VAT to any LN Engineering IMS Be
When does the IMS bearing need to be changed in my Boxster or 911?
Starting in 2009, the Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 vehicles received the MA1 engine which eliminated the intermediate shaft completely, driving the camshafts directly off the crankshaft. When does the IMS bearing need to be changed in my Boxster or 911?
What kind of bearing does a Porsche Boxster use?
Designed by Flat 6 Innovations and LN Engineering specifically for 2000-2005 Porsche Boxsters and 911s, the Single Row Pro IMS Retrofit features an angular contact, dual row ceramic hybrid ball-bearing that boasts a 90% greater load capacity than the factory fitted IMS bearings from those model years.
Which is Porsche models can IMS bearing failure occur on?
A failed IMS bearing can cause expensive problems for Porsche owners. Which Porsche models can IMS bearing failure occur on? Boxsters, Caymans and 911s from MY1997 to MY2008 are all at risk of IMS bearing failure, with the exception of Turbo, GT2 and GT3 models.
What happens if IMS bearing on Porsche Boxster’s fails?
But its failure can send debris through the engine, resulting in the need for a long, costly rebuild. Naturally, we wanted to avoid any of this with our 2001 Porsche Boxster S , so we asked Porsche technician Sean Mickle from the Nort Northam Collection to inspect our engine and explain the situation.
Do you need IMS bearing for Porsche 996?
However, if you own or are considering purchasing a 996 or 997 generation Porsche 911 (excluding Turbo models), or a 986 or 987 generation Porsche Boxster, and aren’t already aware of the “IMS bearing upgrade” then we urge you to keep reading because the information you’ll find here could very well save you thousands.
Is it OK to replace IMS bearing with clutch?
I was discussing with my Porsche mechanic replacing the IMS bearing with the clutch to be worry free. He said not a good idea.
How much does it cost to replace IMS shaft?
With the cover off you can both test the bearing and see if it has been replaced. You can bodge the install of an IMS bearing pretty easily. Either by being rough with the IMS shaft and/or the bearing during removal/fitting. You do not need to spend much money on a new bearing $10 or so will secure you a top quality original type.